After trading a shocking package of prospects for ace Luis Castillo, Brock and Salk are fired up for the next chapter of the Mariners that is about to be written. Is this move enough to propel the Mariners to the playoffs and end the drought?
Training camp is in full swing for the Seahawks and the quarterback situation seems to be coming into focus. Hear what Brock has to say about Geno Smith's grasp on the starting job to this point in camp.
Brock weighs in on the future of the PAC12 after some insider meetings in Blue 88.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners Trade for Castillo Highlights Playoff Expectations

The Mariners are a playoff favorite heading into the trade deadline in less than a week. Will they go for a big name upgrade like Juan Soto or Luis Castillo? Mike Salk has some names worth watching and a critical position of need for the M's playoff-drought-ending hopes.
What is Brock Huard looking forward to seeing out of the start of Seahawks Training Camp? Find out why his Seahawks of interest aren't going to be under center. Are the Hawks in true rebuild mode shooting for a top draft pick, or is there reason to believe they will be better than national analysts believe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners Trade Deadline Primer + Seahawks Training Camp Storylines

Julio Rodriguez took the All Star festivities by storm and introduce himself to the nation. Seattle has itself another super star and Brock & Salk are ready for the fun. Just a week away from Training Camp Brock reveals his top 6 Seahawks most important to the team's success in 2022. Listen to find out the #1 player, which left Salk stunned. Plus, how Brock injured himself on a mountain bike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julio's All Star Week Coronation

The Jimmy Garappolo rumors seemed to crest and fall off faster than Baker Mayfield's, and Salk is being forced to come around to the realization that the Seahawks really are going to start the season with Drew Lock and Geno Smith. How much better would Jimmy G make the Seahawks? Brock has a strong opinion on how many wins he would bring to the 2022 Hawks.
Salk evaluates the Mariners' place in their rebuild as they currently sit tied for a Wild Card spot before the All Star break. In 2021, the Mariners were in between with their moves at the deadline--Salk sees this year very differently with an obvious need, a lot of prospects and roster with more staying power than '21.
Brock is hearing rumblings about Russell Wilson from people in Denver. Will fans be patient if he doesn't instantly take the Broncos to the playoffs? Find out in Blue 88.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks' QB Plan is Proving Salk Wrong; M's Need an Impact Starter at Trade Deadline

After the news of USC and UCLA's planned departure from the PAC 12, Brock unleashes a holy fury on the previous leadership of the conference. What does the future look like for UW and WSU? Brock has some theories of where each could go.
Baker Mayfield gets traded to the Panthers for a conditional 5th round pick years from now and takes a pay cut to do it. Salk can't make sense of why the Hawks passed, but Brock sees the Hawks' decision clearer than ever.
Julio Rodriguez is lighting the game of baseball on fire in the run up to the All Star Game. Will he earn a spot on the AL roster? Brock's got a hot take on Jarred Kelenic...and Salk's not buying it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock UNLOADS on the PAC 12; Baker Mayfield will NOT be a Seahawk After All

Brock & Salk have been pining for some intensity to boil over with the Mariners for years. Well...the Mariners and Angels delivered. Can this be a turning point for the team in 2022? What can be learned about the players who were at the center of the brawl?
Jimmy Garappolo got called a word by former teammates that sent shivers down his spine. Is it enough to put any Seahawks interest in him to rest? Deshaun Watson awaits sentencing from the NFL--can he be suspended for longer than 1 year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners' Fight with the Angels as a Turning Point

Geno Smith. Drew Lock. Baker Mayfield...Jimmy Garoppolo? Brock & Salk try to get to the bottom of the latest name rumored in Seattle. Could ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick be on to something when he says that Jimmy G is the missing piece in Seattle? Brock has been building to making his pick for the job, while Mike may have switched teams in his allegiance to the next Hawks QB prospect.
Jesse Winker has continued to struggle for the Mariners, but his struggles stand in such stark contrast to who he has been throughout his career. Salk believes Winker's struggles may have more to do with pressure than anything. On the bright side, the Mariners have 4 players who may be knocking down the door in the All Star game.
Salk shares some personal news and a renewed perspective on a little-discussed element of sports. Stick around to the end to hear the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Name Enters the Seahawks QB Conversation

After a decade of watching Russell Wilson in Seahawks OTAs and training camps, Mike Salk watched a minicamp practice with Geno Smith and Drew Lock under center. Did he see enough to give him hope in the Hawks' 2022 prospects? Listen for more in-person breakdowns of the new players at Seahawks mandatory minicamp.
Scott Servais nearly got in a fight against the Astros. Jokes aside, are there more encouraging signs from that faceoff that could impact the Mariners' playoff hopes? 
Bounce around some major national headlines in sports at the end of the episode, including Aaron Donald's record-breaking contract, ugly updates on Deshaun Watson, big-name golfers leaving the PGA tour for the controversial LIV and the NHL playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eyes on the QB's: How Geno Smith and Drew Lock Compare to Russell Wilson at Practice

After hearing that Geno Smith is pulling ahead of Drew Lock in OTA's, Mike Salk has had enough of the charade. Is he justified in concluding that the Hawks will start the season with Baker Mayfield at QB one way or another? Brock isn't so convinced...but how realistic is Mike's theory? Find out here.
The Mariners have fallen dramatically short of expectation entering June, but as Salk looks through the roster, it's tough to figure out why. Could the season truly hinge on Robbie Ray, Jarred Kelenic and Jesse Winker?
Brock goes through 3 football questions in Blue 88, including a breakdown of just how dramatic the Seahawks defensive overhaul could be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be Real. Baker Mayfield will Be the Hawks' Next QB...Right??

Pete Carroll made the Seahawks great by building an elite defense. They've been far from great in recent years. Was the trade of Russell Wilson the first step in admitting that Carroll plans to build the Legion of Boom 2.0? Brock breaks down the finer points of what he's heard about the Hawks' new defensive system and Mike Salk shares his excitement about the Hawks' defensive roster.
The Mariners offense looks all too familiar to Mike Salk in all the wrong ways. Is there something that can be done to save this season before it's too late? Mike has a few ideas. Brock breaks down NIL developments in college football in Blue 88.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elite Defense is the Only Way Pete Carroll can Win in Seattle

Jarred Kelenic's struggles have continued well into the 2022 season. When will the Mariners decide to send him back down to AAA? Is he completely broken, or simply in need of minor tweaks? Mike Salk breaks down what he's seen so far and what he believes will turn his season around--and an important lesson Kelenic could learn from Julio Rodriguez's start.
Brock & Salk break down first impressions from Seahawks rookie minicamp. How encouraged should you be about the Hawks' bookend rookie tackles? Find out here.
Brock breaks down 3 football questions in Blue 88 including how in the world FOX can make good on Tom Brady's $37M a year broadcasting job once his football career ends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a Struggling Jarred Kelenic Could Learn from Julio Rodriguez

The Hawks restocked in the 2022 draft with players all across both sides of the field. Which were Brock's favorites? Who has a chance to break out? Mike Salk asks Brock for 7 different standouts in unique categories--find out which players could be making a name for themselves from day 1.
Are the Seahawks serious about entering the season with Drew Lock and Geno Smith at QB? Brock and Salk are convinced...but can they be persuaded by Baker Mayfield?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock's Breakdown of Every Seahawks Draft Pick

The Seahawks are about to set the direction of their franchise with the #9 selection in the Draft. If they select QB Malik Willis, should Seahawks fans be excited or nervous? Brock breaks down the pluses and minuses of the draft's most talented QB and whether he is the right pick to replace Russell Wilson. Salk has a firm belief about what the #9 pick will mean for the future of the Seahawks' front office.
Through 18 games, the Mariners have the best run differential in the American League. Salk believes he's seen enough to say that this start is not only sustainable, but isn't even the peak of how good the team will be in 2022. 
Brock and Salk discuss what the ideal draft would look like for the Seahawks. Is a QB on either one of their lists? Listen here to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawks' Best Possible Draft Outcome--Does it Involve QB Malik Willis?

The draft is a week away--it's time to get serious about which names the Hawks should pick. While Brock and Salk may be on the same page with the #9 overall pick, they are of 2 VERY different minds about how to approach their two early second round picks. Is it a good idea for the Hawks to draft a QB with one of their first 3 picks no matter what?
The Mariners start to the season has featured several different positives that have encouraged Salk, but how much of what they've shown is sustainable?
Brock breaks down his favorite prospects at the wide receiver and running back positions. Could the Hawks target an offensive playmaker in the early rounds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who the Hawks Should Pick at #9, #40 and #41 in the 2022 NFL Draft

Bob Stelton joins Brock Huard to break down the Hawks' options at the top of the upcoming NFL draft. When do the Hawks take a QB? Which roster need to they address with #9 overall? Brock ranks the Hawks' positions of need and the players that best fit them.
Bob & Brock react to the rough starts for both Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez. Why have Mariners hitting prospects struggled to live up to their potential early in their careers? What signs of hope await the Mariners as they look to regain the momentum they had in 2021?
Finish off the episode with Blue 88, featuring a breakdown of draftable QBs, Brock's analysis of Drew Lock and an update on the Huskies as Spring Ball continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock's Top Seahawks Draft Needs and the Players that Fill Them

Just days before the Mariners' 2022 season opener, Brock & Salk dissect the meteoric rise of Julio Rodriguez to the starting spot in centerfield as a rookie. How will this rookie season differ from the one Jarred Kelenic had last year? Which one does Salk expect to have a bigger year in '22? 
Brock's tradition of identifying his favorite players in the upcoming draft continues with 5 more names to watch for the Seahawks. Is there a QB that has Brock's interest in the early rounds? What defensive difference-maker might be around at #9?
Finish off the episode with a good ol' fashioned "Answer the Question, Jerk!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Names to Watch for the Hawks in the 2022 Draft; M's Opening Day Expectations for Kelenic & Julio

Are you left wondering why the Seahawks shocked the NFL world by moving on from their franchise quarterback while he was still in his prime? Brock Huard spoke with 30 industry sources to get as much behind-the-scenes perspective as he could on how the situation between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks came to that point. 
Trade rumors abound with the Seahawks surrounding DK Metcalf now that Tyreke Hill and Davante Adams have been traded. Why do both Brock and Salk believe the Hawks will pull the trigger? If they don't, what will it mean for the Hawks' plan at QB in the near future?
Julio Rodriguez is all but guaranteed to be on the Mariners' opening day roster. Hear why Mike Salk believes his performance isn't the most important one in determining the success of the season. Finish off the episode with a tribute to John Clayton, a staple of the Brock & Salk Show and a powerful presence at Seattle Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock's 30 Sources Dissect Why Russell Wilson Is No Longer a Seahawk; Should the Hawks Trade DK Metcalf Next?

With Russell Wilson officially a Denver Bronco, Brock & Salk narrow the list of potential quarterbacks for the Hawks to replace #3 to their most likely candidates. Baker Mayfield? Gardner Minshew? Drew Lock? Listen here for the breakdown on each candidate.
The Mariners added All Star OF Jesse Winker and 3B Eugenio Suarez as the big-name free agents slowly start to sign with teams. Mike Salk is live from Mariners' Spring Training and is absolutely sold on the deal...but is it enough to make the M's a playoff favorite in the AL West? Hear what could potentially still be available for the M's before the season opener.
Blue 88 brings an exciting breakdown of the Hawks' newest pass rusher, a deep-dive into why the Hawks brought back so many players who were free agents this year, and Brock's #1 remaining need in free agency for the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock's List of QBs to Replace Russell Wilson; Mariners Big Trade Enough to Cement a Playoff Berth?

How did it come to this? Brock boils down what went wrong between the Seahawks and Russell Wilson to one central theme--one that's all too common in sports. Mike Salk is excited about what the Hawks will do to replace him. Which was the easier path to a championship: building a team around Russell Wilson in his late 30s or finding the next guy?
Hear Brock's list of QBs he believes the Seahawks may target to replace Russell Wilson this offseason, including a breakdown of newly acquired QB Drew Lock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Reason Why Russell Wilson was Traded...and Brock's List of QBs to Replace Him

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred cancelled the first 2 series of the 2022 MLB season. Brock & Salk explore why it never needed to come to this. Is there still a simple solution to this lockout that could benefit everyone involved? Salk sees it and explains it here.
Brock & Salk both have a set of storylines they're following with the Seahawks as they look to rebound from a losing season. Is a Super Bowl in 2022 realistic?
Brock cheated on Mike. It was bad. His explanation was even worse. Can they recover?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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